Arthur Borders is an advisor in FAMU's music department. Advisement is the first stop for students attending college. Students look at advisement as a starting point or the first step in the door. Advisement is encouraged for students to guarantee that the curriculum is being followed in order to graduate […]
Author: Landy Coulanges | Staff Reporter
Gillum following in Obama’s footsteps
The moment Andrew Gillum won the Democratic primary for Florida governor on Aug. 28 was a reminder of Barack Obama’s historic presidential win. His message was very progressive and Gillum was forced to face white candidates who were well established politically and financially. This is simply a small win in […]
Graduate Feeder Program provides valuable advice
Chantay Hyman | The Famuan Students attending a Graduate Feeder Scholars Conference workshop. Florida A&M University’s Graduate Feeder Scholars Program is hosting its 31st Annual Graduate Feeder Scholars Conference this week. The conference runs Tuesday through Thursday. It will include a recruitment fair and various workshops that are geared […]
Rattlers blowout Wildcats, break records in Willie Simmons coaching debut
Sydne Vigille| The Famuan FAMU quarterback Ryan Stanley throwing for 115 yards and two TDs against Fort Valley State, Saturday. Despite a stadium clearing lighting delay, the Florida A&M Rattlers were able to win in a dominate fashion against the Fort Valley State Wildcats. With five minutes left in […]
FAMU vs. Fort Valley: What to expect from the Rattlers season debut
Sydne Vigille | The Famuan Football season is finally back, and along with it comes a new Florida A&M football team headed by coach Willie Simmons. With a new coach, new players and a completely new field in the stadium, what should fans expect in the Rattlers’ season debut Saturday? […]
Women and body image: An ongoing issue
When it comes to body image, the media may have a big impact on how and what one thinks of how people should look. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, body image is defined as “a subjective picture of one’s own physical appearance established both by self-observation and by noting […]
Thrifting ministries making a difference
For decades churches have brought aid to their community. They are known to provide spiritual growth and comfort. But now many churches are participating in thrifting ministries. These ministries provide clothing and miscellaneous items to the homeless, ex-inmates and low-income families. There are many churches such as Christians Temple […]
Yoga Sundays at Nefetari’s
Dana Dennard wears many hats. The owner of the acclaimed Nefetari’s restaurant is equally well known as a teacher and psychologist. He is also a yoga instructor. "Meditation is like sitting in the lap of God," Dennard, also known as “soul healer” or “Baba,” said. "There is so much […]
Lewis-Butler wants to keep her school board seat
Photo credit: Facebook.com Maggie Lewis-Butler, 77, is running again for the Leon County School Board. Lewis-Butler is an alumna of Florida A&M University, and she spent her first 30 years after college teaching science. Lewis-Butler is currently vying for the same position that she has held for the […]
Most college students not engaged in primary elections
With primary elections taking place on Aug. 28, many students in Tallahassee do not plan to vote. According to college.usatoday.com, for the 2016 primary election, there was a low voter turnout for 18-to-24 year olds. This is not a surprising fact, as citizens in that age range are least […]